Start by choosing according to the step you want to delegate: a food processor is mainly used for chopping, grating, slicing and blending, while a multicooker primarily automates cooking. A cooking food processor is ideal when you want to combine preparation, mixing and cooking in one appliance. In that case, check the usable capacity, included accessories, footprint and cleaning requirements.
You mainly want to speed up chopping, grating, slicing and blending before portioning or cooking several servings. The bowl size, included discs and accessory storage then become key considerations.
You already prepare the ingredients but want to spend less time monitoring cooking, simmering, steaming or keeping food warm. A multicooker or cooking food processor will suit you better than a food processor alone.
You already own a slow cooker, multicooker, blender or mincer and want to avoid duplicated functions. Footprint, cleaning and genuinely useful accessories matter more than the number of advertised programmes.
Start by listing the tasks you repeat for a typical meal, then compare the capacity and cleaning requirements of appliances that can genuinely handle them.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredient preparation | Check the grating or slicing discs, the included blade or mini chopper, and the bowl capacity for your usual quantities. | I want to reduce repetitive tasks when chopping, grating, slicing, blending or kneading several ingredients. |
| Programmed cooking | Check the cooking modes, time and temperature controls, and the keep-warm or delayed-start functions if they are important to your routine. | I want to start cooking, simmering, steaming or keeping food warm after preparing the ingredients. |
| Capacity and footprint | Compare the usable capacity with the total volume, filling limits and appliance dimensions with the bowl fitted. | My portions need to fit in the bowl or cooking pot without requiring several batches, while still leaving enough space on the worktop. |
| Cleaning and wear parts | Check dishwasher compatibility for each component and look for information about the bowl, cooking pot, lids, seals, blades and replaceable accessories. | I prefer an appliance whose frequently used parts are easy to clean and can be replaced, depending on the model. |
A multicooker can sear, simmer and keep food warm, but it generally does not replace chopping, grating or blending. If cutting ingredients is still the longest step, repetitive preparation will not disappear.
List the steps you want to delegate for a typical meal: chopping, mincing, blending, cooking and keeping food warm. Choose a multicooker alone when ingredient preparation is already covered.
The quantity you can actually cook may be lower than the nominal capacity, particularly in a cooking pot that requires a safety margin. A bowl that is too small means preparing several batches.
Compare the usable capacity, the filling limits in the manual and the quantity of your largest prepared dish, rather than looking only at the advertised litres.
Numerous accessories may require storage and cleaning, while some cooking food processor packages combine guided recipes with connected services. A large number of functions does not guarantee that they will suit your routine.
Check the list of included accessories, how they are stored, which parts are sold separately and the access conditions for any connected app or recipes.
Additional accessories, recipe services or connected options may incur extra costs depending on the brand and model.
Commitments relating to spare parts, warranties and compatible components apply to a specific reference. Information provided for one model does not automatically apply to other appliances from the same brand.
Look up the full reference and, before buying, check the availability of the cooking pot, blades, seals, lids and wear parts, along with the warranty and after-sales service terms.
The brand offers food processors for preparation, such as Double Force, as well as Cookeo multicookers. It is a useful reference point when you are deciding whether to delegate chopping or mainly cooking.
The Cook Expert range combines cooking food processor and preparation functions. The Cook Expert XL is designed for large quantities and batch cooking.
Thermomix is an option for a connected cooking food processor aimed at people who want guided cooking and numerous modes in one appliance.
The MultiTalent 8 range illustrates a food processor focused on preparation: grating, slicing, grinding, chopping and mixing using several accessories.
Joybuy options including cooking food processors that combine preparation and cooking, as well as multicookers for delegating mainly the cooking of several portions.
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Suitable if you want to chop, grate, mix and cook several portions in the same appliance.
Advertised usable bowl capacity of 3 L for 6 to 8 people, integrated scales, 20 temperature settings, and preparation and steaming accessories included. Check that 3 L usable capacity is enough for your largest preparation, as well as the access conditions for recipes and Wi-Fi updates.
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This option combines chopping, grating, steaming and simmering to reduce the need to transfer ingredients between containers.
Advertised 3.5 L stainless-steel bowl for up to 6 people, 12 speeds, eight programmes, integrated scales and a rinsing programme. Check the filling limits for soups, steaming and recipes that expand.
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Worth considering when cooking large quantities is the main task you want to delegate.
Advertised 7.1 L capacity, pressure cooking, simmering, searing, steaming and four customisable presets. It does not replace a chopping, grating or blending appliance. Check the filling guides for pressure cooking.
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Suitable for meals that have already been prepared and simply need cooking, simmering, steaming or keeping warm.
Advertised 5.7 L capacity for up to six portions, seven modes, four one-touch programmes and automatic shut-off. Ingredient preparation still needs to be carried out separately. Check the usable volume for your recipe.
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This option is designed for large-quantity preparations when you want to programme cooking for later.
Advertised 8 L capacity, 12 programmes, delayed start of up to 24 hours and keep-warm function for up to 12 hours. Chopping, mincing, grating and blending still need to be done separately. Check the filling guides before use.
Use the usable capacity to estimate the portions you can actually prepare, and leave room for ingredients that expand, boil or need stirring. Que Choisir gives the example of a 6 L Cookeo cooking pot that can hold a maximum of only 4 L. The Cook Expert XL, meanwhile, advertises 4.8 L total capacity and 3.8 L usable capacity.
Generally speaking, no: according to Que Choisir, a multicooker mainly automates cooking and does not usually mix food. Plan to prepare ingredients by hand or use an additional appliance for chopping, slicing, grating or blending, unless the exact reference explicitly includes a suitable accessory.
For the exact reference, check which parts are dishwasher-safe, the availability of the bowl, lid, seals, blades and cooking pot, and the advertised warranty period. Que Choisir’s tests assess bowls, lids and accessories after 50 dishwasher cycles, making this a separate consideration from cooking performance.
The list published by the ministries responsible for ecological transition on 8 July 2025 does not include food processors or multicookers among the categories concerned. Check the availability of spare parts, warranty terms and after-sales service directly for the model you choose.
Check RappelConso using the brand, reference and, where available, batch number before buying, and again if a problem arises after purchase. According to Service-Public.fr, the service lets you search for recalls by category, brand, date or type of risk. If a recall is issued, stop using the product and follow the published instructions.